BlogKick: Top 10 Fighters of 2010

With 2010 coming to an end it’s safe to say this has been a huge year for the sport of mixed martial arts. As 2011 approaches we get one step closer to becoming recognized as a mainstream sport.
                So naturally someone has to pay homage to the fighters that made 2010 as spectacular as it was.  And As tacky as it sounds, I want to give you the top 10 of 2010. Keep in mind this is a list for the best fighters

Five Dream MMA Fights for 2011

My Five Fight Wishes For 2011
The end of the 2010 is now days away, and the MMA world was treated to some of the biggest and most exciting moments to be witnessed.  We saw an emperor dethroned.  We saw the baddest man on the planet turned into a fetus.  We saw a spider catch prey in its web.  We saw a demolition at the K1 World Grand Prix.  We saw a Shogun slay a dragon. We saw a 209 edition of bully beat down, we saw a Canadian rock band not even come close to losing a round, and

Logic behind Mixed Martial Arts rankings

Rankings. They’re addictive and endlessly debatable, or are they? One of the great features of Low Kick is the option to submit your rankings for the respective weight classes and of course, the revered and glorified “pound for pound” list. 
The question I have been asking myself for weeks now is what gives a fighter the right to be in the top 10? Should it be based on skill alone, the physical abilities that fighter appears to exhibit against his opponents? if so then the likes of Alistair Overeem,

Todd Duffee vs. Alistair Overeem is still in works for Dynamite!! 2010 (Updated)

With a proposed bout between Alistair Overeem and Bobby Lashley now dead and buried, “The Reem” was left searching for an opponent. But just a few short hours ago, rumours surfaced of a potential fight with Former UFC Heavyweight Todd Duffee.
Reports were quick to surface that an agreement was possible, with both sides locked in tense negotiations earlier today, and it looks like the fight will go ahead with Duffee releasing the following message via his own Facebook:
“Have no plans on NYE? Dream

Five reasons why Jake Shields will beat Georges St. Pierre (or not)

5 Reasons why Jake Shields will beat Georges St. Pierre (or not) UFC Welterweight Champion Georges “Rush” St. Pierre will be one step away from cleaning up the 170-pound division, this time facing the former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields. The fight is expected to headline UFC’s Toronto event, which will take place at the famous Rogers Centre in the city. Just like before Cain Velasquez’s UFC 121 bout against Brock Lesnar, we’ll try to find 5 reasons why Jake Shields is the man to beat

Alistair Overeem responds to Dana White, says Brock Lesnar shouldn’t be in the Top 5

Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair ”The Demolition Man” Overeem has responded to Dana White’s recent comments about him, where Dana claimed that anyone who has Overeem in their top 10 is stupid. Overeem also said that Brock Lesnar shouldn’t even be considered in the top 5 in the Heavyweight division.

Dana White: Everyone who has Alistair Overeem on his Top 10 list is Stupid

“[Expletive] great guy. I like Overeem. I have nothing but respect for him. But it’s an absolute [expletive] joke that anybody would rank him in the top 10. And anybody that wants to debate with me, and tell me why Alistair should be ranked, [expletive] fire away. I’m ready. I want to hear it. Can’t wait. If on your rankings you have him in the top 10, you should be [expletive] embarrassed.I actually find it hilarious that he’s ranked in the top 10 by some of the websites. I find it hilarious. What has he

Comeback “Gracie Style”: Exclusive interview with Daniel Gracie

Fourth Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Daniel Gracie will make his long-promised return to Mixed Martial Arts on November 9th in Tel Aviv, Israel. Fighting for the last time in November of 2006, Daniel Gracie holds a Mixed Martial Arts record of 4-2, finishing 3 of his fights via Submission. Daniel Gracie is a cousin of Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie and Ryan Gracie, currently teaching at Renzo Gracie BJJ Academy in Stamford, Connecticut.You can follow Daniel Gracie through his website